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Learn Essential English Vocabulary for Beginners – A1 Level

Fundamental English Vocabulary for Beginners (A1 Level).
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For learners at the A1 level of English proficiency (beginner level), focusing on the most important and high-frequency words is essential. These words form the foundation for basic communication and understanding in English. Below is a summary of key vocabulary areas and examples of words typically included at this level:

Key Vocabulary Areas for A1 Level

  1. Basic Everyday Words

    • Common nouns: house, car, book, school, dog, cat
    • Basic verbs: be, have, do, go, come, see, eat, drink
    • Adjectives: big, small, good, bad, happy, sad
    • Numbers: one, two, three… ten
    • Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday… Sunday
    • Colors: red, blue, green, yellow

  2. Personal Information

    • Words related to introductions and personal details: name, age, address, phone number
    • Family members: mother, father, sister, brother

  3. Time and Dates

    • Months: January, February… December
    • Time expressions: morning, afternoon, evening

  4. Food and Drink

    • Common items: water, bread, milk, coffee, tea
    • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

  5. Places

    • Locations: home, school, park, shop

  6. Basic Pronouns and Prepositions

    • Pronouns: I, you, he/she/it, we/they
    • Prepositions: in, on, under

  7. Polite Expressions

    • Greetings: hello, hi
    • Farewells: goodbye
    • Courtesy phrases: please, thank you

Resources for Learning A1 Vocabulary

  • The “English Profile Wordlists” project provides a detailed list of vocabulary commonly used at A1 level based on corpus-informed research 3.
  • Books like “1000 Basic English Words” are specifically designed to teach essential vocabulary with clear definitions and examples 1.
  • Apps such as WordUp provide exposure to authentic contexts but may be more suitable after the A1 level 2.

By mastering these foundational words and phrases at the A1 level, learners can begin to communicate effectively in English and build confidence for further language learning.

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